🌱 4-Year-Old Hit By Car + $100 Million Health Equity Pledge

Welcome back, Tulsa! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 56 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. A 4-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing the street with his family on Saturday evening. Authorities say the boy was on his way to see the Rhema Christmas lights in Broken Arrow when he was struck by a westbound car. The boy was taken to the hospital for treatment and is reportedly stable. The Broken Arrow Police Department is reminding residents to use caution on the streets near Rhema, which currently have increased foot and vehicle traffic due to the Christmas lights display. (KTUL)
2. The Ascension St. John Foundation has pledged $100 million to further Tulsa health equity over the next ten years. The donation is part of the Community Health Equity Catalyst Strategy and is designed to support community organizations across Tulsa working to give residents access to healthier lifestyles. The strategy's first year will primarily focus on investments in north and west Tulsa and Kendall Whittier. (Tulsa World)
3. Three holiday movies written by former Tulsa resident Tracy Andreen will premiere on the Hallmark Channel this month. Andreen has written more than 20 original movies for Hallmark since her first script was picked up by the company in 2013. She hopes to one day bring one of her films to shoot on location in Oklahoma. (Tulsa World)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Alzheimer's Support Group At Bixby Chamber of Commerce (10:30 AM)
• Santa's Workshop! At City of Broken Arrow (6:30 PM)
• Outside the Box At Oklahomans for Equality (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Botanic Garden has sold out the Botanic Garden of Lights event again, but guests can still make plans to visit and see Botanical St. Nick for his last appearances on Dec. 22-23. (Instagram)
• The Tulsa Oilers are hosting the last Family Fun Day before the holiday season begins. Be sure to join in on the family fun! (Instagram)
• Tulsa Public Schools is offering guidance for parents and seniors working on the FAFSA application. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Katarina Betterton

About me: Katarina loves to read and write. Her hobbies include cooking her grandmother's recipes, learning new languages, and crafting. She and her husband live with their mutt, Ledger, and Shiba Inu, Mikasa, who are both way too cute for their own good.